It's definitely a drive from where we were staying, and we missed the turn in, but it was well worth it. This is a converted home and really cute, I imagine if it was cold out they'd have the centrally located fireplace going, as is the AC was a welcome treat. We ordered a Southwest style omelette with hash browns and another two orders with French Toast, one with bacon the other with smoked sausage. The omelette was great, maybe bigger than expected, but that's always better than the alternative. The French Toast was also great, perfectly toasted with a nice batter. About the only complaint I can say is the server was a little overwhelmed and my dad had to go get the syrup. I would definitely recommend going for breakfast if you're in the area. Also, we had hash browns that good without have to ask that they be extra crispy. read more

A farmhouse atmosphere outside and in. This is an historic farmhouse. When we were there the dining room was filled with smoke from the kitchen. So, the ambiance was amazing, the it smelled, hence the 4-stars. The service was fine, not stellar. They were busy with a full dining room and folks waiting for to-go orders. A local waiting on her order, was kind enough to chat while I waited on the one stall bathroom. She was so enthusiastic about the cafe I had to ask if it was her's. Nope. She ate there so often they knew her name and order. Nice endorsement. Our food was fresh, tasty, and plentiful. I'd order my cheesesteak sandwich again. It was a perfect balance of ingredients. My son's veggie quesadilla was loaded with garden fresh veggies. A hearty meal. My husband enjoyed the shrimp and grits, but his experience was that it was a delicious shrimp and grits chowder, not the usual grits topped with sautéd shrimp and a light sauce. Next time, we'll go in the fall and enjoy our meal outside. This is a great local stop. Try it. You'll enjoy it. read more

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Food was great! Not a lot of GF options but some. Service was excellent! Food is cooked as you order which I love but it does take quite a bit of time. So if you're looking for a nice relaxing low key breakfast stop by here!! read more

Victory Kitchen & Restaurant - Breakfast burrito, grits and biscuit with gravy - American Near Me - Lake Lure, North Carolina

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50 minutes to get a couple of sandwiches and breakfast items today in an empty restaurant. No apologies, no f#&@s given. Restaurant is full of smoke from the kitchen. Do better. read more

We came to Victory Kitchen to celebrate an anniversary. It was fabulous! Our breakfast was delivered within 15 minutes of ordering, from a kind server. The food was one of the best omelettes we have ever eaten. The grits were scrumptious! We will ge back.! read more

We went there twice when we were in Lake Lure for a family reunion with a group of 10. Haley was great and the food was wonderful. She made us feel like we were family. read more

Oh my goodness! This is a family-owned restaurant and it is simply the best! Upon walking in we were greeted and seated with menus. The food was amazing and everything was cooked to order. So, if you are in a hurry then isn't for you. It is cooked to order and comes out fresh homemade food. It is filled with history and family oriented. They also have a little store to the side where you can purchase homemade apple butter which my husband purchased 2 quart jars. I love this place! It's a must-stop and supports local businesses . Thanks, everyone here for an amazing meal and good old-fashioned family-friendly loving hospitality! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could! read more

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This restaurant offers quality "home cooking" with exceptional homemade biscuits!!! They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner - check their website for hours of operation. Enjoy read more

Victory Kitchen & Restaurant - I was craving a biscuit egg sandwich and Victory Restaurant makes the best ones!!! - American Near Me - Lake Lure, North Carolina

As much as I want to support small local business, I wouldn't bother eating here again. The cooking odors from the kitchen are off the chart. Better exhaust is needed. The grilled ham and cheese completely missed the mark on what a grown up grilled cheese should be for the price. The chicken rice soup was tasty. read more

Quaint breakfast house. As I walked in it took me back to my childhood early sixties. Smoke filled room from the hood not pulling from the kitchen. Food was good and service was ok. They really needed another waitress. She was overwhelmed. All and all it was a good experience. read more

Excellent Local spot. Avoid the chains and eat real food here. Food is actually cooked and locally sourced.

Food was fresh and expertly cooked. Joy, our server was, well, a joy! Friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, quick and responsive, always with a smile. We had a relatively large group and she handled everyone's requests seamlessly. For those with food allergies, they have a very good vegan menu. The options were varied and flavorful. Everyone in our group was happy with the food and would highly recommend the Victory Kitchen & Restaurant. read more

Arrived a half hour before closing on Sunday. Beautiful older building with lovely interior. Still about 3/4 full when we were seated. Quiet overall and plenty of room to move around with your chair. I had the omelet aka victory and it was just average. A bit dry and could not taste all the ingredients or distinguish them individually. The potatoes would have been better if there were some onions cooked in. Iced tea was weak or diluted. My partner had shrimp and grits. She never had cornbread in the form of a pancake and really enjoyed it. The shrimp and grits were plentiful and tasty. She shared some with me and I agree. Next time I return I think I will order scrambled eggs with cheese and meat on the side instead of an omelet. read more

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Great atmosphere Fresh made!!! Will definitely come back next visit !!and absolutely recommend Thank you all see u next time .... read more

This place has high ranking with Yelp with 4.5 star average after 33 reviews. I had an early tee time at the nearby Rumbling Bald and wanted to stop in here for a post-round lunch but at 11am the place was packed. There was a waiting line and I decided to come back later. I returned about 115p since the close at 2p. There were only a couple of tables filled so my timing was better. I had some difficulty with my selection as none of their salads have iceberg lettuce. That seems to be a trend these days so I've started asking before I order. Usually you get the 'spring mix' which is romaine, arugula, cabbage, carrots and spinach. Their chicken tenders are all fried. They had no fish options. I decided to go with the french dip with a side of onion rings. It was a good choice, very tasty and the o rings were better than average. The service was good and I got steady refills on my sweet tea. The dining room is very small though they do have some big tables for large groups. Parking will be a problem if you go at prime time. This might be a good selection for breakfast if you can get there early. It was Independence weekend so it was a busy time and the weather was great so there were a lot of families out. read more

I believe that this is one of the more reasonable places to dine in the Lake Lure area. They have good home-cooked meals that don't disappoint. My favorite was Shimp and Grits. Also, the Greek Salad with Chicken was good. Our grandchildren had Chicken Tenders and Fries. On specific nights special meals are offered like fish fry and prime rib. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was like that of a home. Actually, it was an old farmhouse... There was ample parking. It is a quick ride from Rambling Bald and half the price of restaurants in the resort. It was evident that this is where the locals go as there were many contractor workers dining there when we were there. I am happy that we discovered this gem. read more

Came here for breakfast! wow it was amazing! service was top notch. place was super cute and clean as it is an old farmhouse! i had the breakfast burrito with grits and my son had shrimp and grits! both were absolutely delicious! would highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back! read more

Great little restaurant. Had a chicken sandwich that was most excellent. The server was very nice and refilled our drinks regularly. read more

Victory Kitchen & Restaurant - Road sign - American Near Me - Lake Lure, North Carolina

Great breakfast! Enjoyed the atmosphere and welcoming hostess. Really enjoyed our experience.

Overpriced for what we got for breakfast which was okay. But nothing to return again for the quality.

There aren't a lot of options for weekend breakfasts in the Lake Lure area, or so it seems. But Victory comes through, thankfully. It's not a big restaurant, and so you can expect to wait a bit for your seat. Hanging out on the covered porch isn't a bad thing though. Once a table opens up, service is fast and friendly, even when they're short-handed and busy. I was a little disappointed at the size of the omelets, particularly given their prices, but the flavor was good. And the breakfast sides were tasty too. The menu itself is pretty classic for Southern breakfast food. read more

Family owned and operated. Specials each night of the week. Friday was fish and chips and was it tasty. Homemade hush puppies and cole slaw. Also came with a dessert with a choice of apple crisp, peach or blackberry cobbler (topped with ice cream). Not much dining in the Lake Lure area but would recommend here. You can also call in an order for pickup. That's a win for me. read more

Absolute heaven. The 4 of us were all incredibly happy with our food and the service. I got the shrimp and grits - big portion of creamy comfort-food goodness. Then, I shared an extremely delicious pancake. We will definitely be back!! Highly recommend. read more

Victory Kitchen & Restaurant - Shrimp and grits with fried corn bread - American Near Me - Lake Lure, North Carolina

This restaurant is in a White House with a front porch. We had the fish fry on the Friday special. Perfectly prepared perch, with home made coleslaw and homemade tartar sauce. Fish was quite delicious. Hush puppies were slightly sweet. Dinner included fish, fries, hush puppies, drink and dessert. Peach cobbler was superb. Lots of peaches, served hot. They are only open 5-8 on some evenings because they are mainly a breakfast and lunch place, closing at 2. We waited in a short line at about 4:45 to get in and it was well worth the wait. Check facebook for specials. read more

Victory Kitchen & Restaurant - My entrée after I ate two pieces of fish! - American Near Me - Lake Lure, North Carolina

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This was very close to the condo I was renting while visiting the Rumbling Bald for a wedding. I ordered the shrimp and grits for my meal and some pancakes/eggs/sausage for me to eat the next morning before getting back on the plane. The establishment was full. I got there and added myself to the wait list. About 45 minutes later a table was available. I was seated, ordered, and had about 7 cups of coffee before my food arrived. The shrimp and grits were okay. I think by the time my food got to me i was so hungry, i didnt care about the taste. But prepared for a wait when you get in. This definitely is not a fast food type of place, it will take a bit. I know you arent supposed to heat up pancakes, eggs, or sausage. But i def dont recommend it with that entree. I threw most of it away. read more

Amazing food and service. Would recommend highly. Great French toast Lunch was great as well. read more

This place seems to be the talk of the town and it comes highly recommended from anyone that's been here so naturally I had to try it. Everywhere around this part of North Carolina requires a drive it seems, fortunately for me I was staying next door at the AVF MotorCoach Resort close enough to walk but not this early in the morning. The wooden porch gives this place a certain nostalgic kinda feel this feeling continues when you walk through the door and photos doesn't do it justice - it's definitely one of those places that prides itself for its home cooking and time seems to stand still once you find your seat. The staff is very friendly and they wear many hats and share the duties so chaos is not out of the question, they clean the tables, take the orders, work the cash register and disappear into the kitchen often, only to reappear carrying plates of food table to table looking for the table that matches the food in hand. When a restaurant reaches legendary status complacency can become the norm no matter the frustrations by the customers they will continue to come I will say the quality of the food is outstanding but expect to wait for it each dish is prepared to order one order at a time the kitchen is not known for its ability to multitask. We ordered eggs, country ham, grits, hash browns and biscuits with coffee. The coffee is really good and I drank plenty of it, the wait was excruciating as I watched one plate at a time come from the kitchen and we had at least a dozen people ahead of us - once the plates arrived everything was perfect and delicious and the staff although unapologetic are really friendly and professional and the prices are moderate I wouldn't mind paying a few extra bucks for a meal if this would improve the wait time and get them fully staffed. There's no doubt I will return when staying in the area so I guess it is what it is... read more

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Amazing place!! We are vacationing in Lake Lure and several of our friends recommended we stop here and I am so glad we did!! We all LOVED our meals. The service was friendly and even though they had a full house - surprisingly quick. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop at Victory for a bite to eat. read more

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This place is so cute! It's sort of like a house that's been converted into a restaurant so it has that homey feel. Loved the breakfast potatoes here. I'm not a huge breakfast food person but my group loved everything they got! read more

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Always fresh food to order. Service is professional & truly care for your orders. Never a disappointment.

One word, "biscuits". This little place is amazing. Very friendly, very tasty. Will definitely be back!

Farmhouse restaurant and home style cooking. I went for breakfast before heading back to Raleigh. The food and service were awesome! Next time I visit the area I will be making this one of my stops! read more

We were on our way to Lake Lure for a craft fair and decided to go about 15 minutes north of Lake Lure to try Victory Kitchen. A word of caution: our GPS told us about a mile before it that we had arrived. Keep going! Pass the golf course and it will be on your left coming from Lake Lure. If you are in a hurry or do not like to wait, do not go here. Each dish is made to order and it is worth the wait. My husband had an omelet and our son and I had traditional eggs, bacon, etc. I like sunny side up but rarely get them prepared correctly and they were perfect! read more

Victory Kitchen & Restaurant - Menu - American Near Me - Lake Lure, North Carolina

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Stop by for the weekend, and wow what a gem. Affordable, amazing food, and service. Coming from Charlotte made me really appreciative for these prices. read more

Such a cozy little restaurant! As soon as you walk in, you're met with a sign, asking you to be patient as the food is cooked to order. Something I appreciate. We sat down, and our server friendly and attentive. Food didn't take long at all! It was quite delicious like a real home-cooked meal. The biscuits were delicious. Between a biscuit and a roll. MUST TRY THE LIVERMUSH! we didn't know what it was, but we gave it a go and it was absolutely delicious! Tastes so much better than it sounds lol. Overall everything was great! Service was great, food was excellent and we will definitely be going back If we are ever in the lake lure area. read more

Great fresh made food well seasoned. Excellent friendly service. We went three times this weekend. If you can make it for dinner on Thursday or Friday highly recommend. read more

My boyfriend and I were visiting Lake Lure for the weekend. There are very few breakfast options, so we were super excited to find Victory Kitchen and Restaurant. The restaurant is in a beautiful old house. We were greeted warmly as soon as we walked in. My boyfriend ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich with a bowl of cheese grits. I had a ham/cheese omelet with grits. Everything was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant. We can't wait to try their lunch and dinner! read more

I was on vacation staying near victory kitchen for a week and I ate breakfast there three times and every time it was the best breakfast I've ever eaten in a restaurant. I wish they had a location close to my home. I'd go there everyday. The staff was spot on, fast and courteous. read more

Great food, great service and very good value. Will go again in near future. Do recommend.

On our way out of Lake Lure, we stopped here for a quick breakfast. The staff was so kind and friendly, asking us about our vacation and refilling our coffee cups. Eggs, bacon, sausage and hash browns were cooked to perfection. Super biscuit! French toast and pancakes were yummy too. It's a cute place in a restored farm house. Casual, homemade feel. Will Be back! read more